Legal Services Unit

The Legal Services Unit advises the Minister and the Department on legal issues and ensures the effective management of litigation in which the Minister is a party. The Legal Services Unit cannot provide legal advice to persons or bodies other than the Minister and the Department. The unit also coordinates the Department's legislation programme.

What we do

• review of policy proposals, in particular those requiring legislation, with a view to resolving any constitutional or legal issues
• advising on the implementation of legislation
• liaison with the business units involved in litigation and advising on the legal process